City: Midlothian, VA
County: Powhatan County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.58805324, -77.71300699
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on James River
12 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
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I-II
Downstream from here (12.8 mi to put-in)
4. Upper James into Richmond
4.5 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (17.4 mi to put-in)
5. Lower James through Richmond
2.5 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
94 mi away
3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile
30.2 mi
II+(III)
116 mi away
2. Glasgow to Snowdon
4.8 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II
120 mi away
1.8. Alpine to Glasgow
10.0 mi
I(II)
130 mi away
1.6. Arcadia to Alpine
4.8 mi
I-II
133 mi away
1.4. Buchanan to Arcadia
6.2 mi
7 ft/mi
I
136 mi away
1.2. Springwood to Buchanan
4.8 mi
I-II
140 mi away
1. Eagle Rock (Route 43) to Springwood (Route 630)
17.0 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
143 mi away
01. Iron Gate to Glen Wilton
4.1 mi
I-II
145 mi away
02. Glen Wilton to Gala
7.3 mi
I
145 mi away
03. Gala to Eagle Rock
3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Watkins Landing is a boat ramp providing access to the James River in Midlothian, Powhatan County, Virginia. The James River at this location is a large river system with significant flow and moderate current characteristics. With an average flow of 668 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 2.41 feet per second, paddlers should expect manageable but noticeable current conditions typical of a mature river system.
The James River in this region offers a variety of recreational opportunities for boaters of different skill levels. The river's characteristics, with a 1 foot per mile average gradient and relatively consistent depth through this section, make it suitable for paddling, fishing, and motorboat use. This access point allows boaters to reach approximately 2,745 miles of river system, though most paddlers will explore sections within a day's travel.
Paddlers and boaters using this access should be prepared for river conditions including moderate current flow and potential navigation challenges typical of Virginia's tidal rivers. The James River in Powhatan County offers scenic views and access to a significant portion of Virginia's waterway system.
The James River in this region offers a variety of recreational opportunities for boaters of different skill levels. The river's characteristics, with a 1 foot per mile average gradient and relatively consistent depth through this section, make it suitable for paddling, fishing, and motorboat use. This access point allows boaters to reach approximately 2,745 miles of river system, though most paddlers will explore sections within a day's travel.
Paddlers and boaters using this access should be prepared for river conditions including moderate current flow and potential navigation challenges typical of Virginia's tidal rivers. The James River in Powhatan County offers scenic views and access to a significant portion of Virginia's waterway system.